Mangere Budgeting Services Trust - Latest News [Page 1]
Māngere Budgeting Services Trust And KiwiHarvest Support South Auckland Whānau Through Growing Food Hardship
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 2:32 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
“Over the past year, we have seen a 49% increase in demand for food support and a 27% increase in demand for financial capability services. These are not just statistics. They reflect the very real hardship facing families across South Auckland.” More >>
Support Welcomed, But Many Whānau Still Left Without Relief
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:01 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
Rising petrol prices are also having a wider economic impact. Increased fuel costs affect sectors such as farming, trades, and transport, with these costs quickly flowing through into the price of goods and services, particularly food. More >>
Hunger Monitor Report Confirms Growing Food Insecurity
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 2:24 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
MBST Chief Executive Lara Dolan says these statistics reflect what the organisation is seeing daily in South Auckland. More >>
No Child Should Go Without — South Auckland Support Organisations Call For Immediate Action
Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:54 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
The impact is clear: behind every percentage point is a child who may go to school hungry, a parent choosing between power and food, and a community stretched to its limits. More >>
Minimum Wage Increase Fails To Match The Real Cost Of Living
Friday, 12 December 2025, 8:17 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
From what we are seeing on the ground, a more meaningful and sustainable approach would be to align the minimum wage with the living wage, currently $28.95 per hour. More >>
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust Hosts Delegation From China
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 4:27 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
The visit highlighted MBST’s role as a community leader in providing financial mentoring, financial literacy programmes, and supermarket support services to help families build resilience. More >>
Mangere Budgeting Services makes triumphant return to Mangere with a brand new office in Mangere Town Centre
Friday, 8 December 2023, 7:02 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
Over the past year, the Mangere Budgeting Services team has experienced substantial growth, with a team of 13 employees and 4 dedicated volunteers committed to serving the South Auckland community. The demand for the organisation's services has surged ... More >>
Financial Education In Schools Is Important And Needs To Be A Dedicated Subject
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 12:45 pm | Mangere Budgeting Services Trust
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust welcomes Labour’s plan to introduce mandatory financial literacy courses for students across all year levels from 2025. Financial literacy is a core life skill, and it is encouraging that this will be taught in ... More >>
